Lucifer
Latin for Light bearer.
Responsibilities¶
- Carry Processional Candle, flanking the Processional Crucifix during Processions.
- Carry Processional Candle during Gospel Procession.
- Hold Torch during Eucharistic Prayer or Eucharistic Procession.
Lucifers in pairs¶
- Lucifers always act in pairs, typically with something of interest between them (Processional Crucifix, Ambo, etc.).
- Inside hand is the hand closer to the other Lucifer, Outside hand is the hand farther from the other Lucifer.
Manner of holding the Processional Candle¶
- Inside hand under the candle stick, carrying it from the bottom between the feet.
- Outside hand under the node of the candle stick.
- Attempt to hold the candle at the same height as the other paired Lucifer.
- During Inclinations and Genuflections:
- While flanking the Processional Crucifix, only perform a Inclination#Minor Inclination.
- While not flanking the Processional Crucifix, perform the appropriate Inclination or Genuflection as normal.
Manner of holding the Torch¶
Standing¶
- Inside hand on the node near the bottom of the Torch.
- Outside hand one the node in the middle of the Torch.
Kneeling¶
- Bottom of torch resting on the ground, typically on a step.
- Hold the torch so that it's vertical with the outside hand, at any point on the torch that is comfortable.